The fight to combat Russian misinformation via Google restaurant reviews
Restaurant reviews on Google have become a new digital territory in the fight against misinformation in Russia. On Feb. 28, the Twitter account @Konrad03249040 tweeted: “Get involved: find a random shop/cafe/restaurant in Russia in big city on google maps and write in the review what’s really happening in Ukraine. Please spread the idea.” The post […]
Apple stops product sales in Russia, removes RT and Sputnik from App Store
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and a slew of other Big Tech companies are continuing to take action over Russia’s war in Ukraine. And now Apple has joined the response to the conflict. According to Apple, the company has “stopped all product sales in Russia.” Those in Russia who attempt to buy an iPhone, Macbook, or other […]
What social media platforms are doing to stop misinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, the information war is picking up online. Fake news, photoshopped posts, manipulated media, and all sorts of propaganda and misinformation is being disseminated by both bad actors and those being duped by them. So, what are the big tech companies doing to help stop bad information from spreading? Mashable […]
Instagram launches auto-generated captions for IG Feed videos
Captions are coming to your IG Feed. On Tuesday, Instagram announced that it would be adding auto-generated captions for IG Feed videos, in order to make the app “more accessible for those in the deaf/hard-of-hearing communities.” The feature is available in 17 languages, but there are plans to expand them to more languages and countries. […]
What to expect from Apple's rumored March event
It’s March, and it’s time for Apple’s first event of the year. Or is it? It’s true that Apple typically has an event in the spring, most often in March, but it’s far from being a rule set in stone. In 2020 and 2017, for example, there was no spring event; the company’s first major […]
Charge your phone in style with a wooden MagSafe dock on sale
TL;DR: As of March 1, the NYTSTND UNO MagSafe Compatible Wireless Charging Station is on sale for $58 instead of $64, which saves you 9%. Obsessed with aesthetics? You might not want clunky tech inhabiting your home. Rather than a giant blank screen on your wall, you could want your TV to look like a […]
The original M1 Mac mini just went on sale for its lowest price yet
SAVE $129.01: Amazon has the 2020 Mac mini (M1, 256GB) on sale for just $569.99 as of March 1. At 18% off its $699 MSRP, this is easily its lowest price yet. There’s been buzz about a new, redesigned Mac mini for over half a year now, and if we had to make an educated […]
The 85-inch version of Sony's cheapest 4K TV with full-array LED has dropped under $1,000
Save $800: As of March 1, the 85-inch Sony X91J 4K TV is 29% off at Best Buy, dropping it under $1,000. You’ll get three months of Apple TV+ with your purchase (a $14.97 value). “Mid-range” typically doesn’t mean the same thing for Sony as it does for Samsung or LG. Its middle ground LED […]
Buying 'Elden Ring' on Xbox? Grab a discounted gift card for a sneaky way to save.
FREE MONEY ALERT: You can save 10% on Xbox e-gift cards through Dell by entering the coupon code GAME10 at checkout. Choose from multiple denominations between $5 and $100. Want to buy a big new release, but don’t want to wait for it to go on sale? One of the easiest ways to life-hack your […]
Razor brings back its classic scooter with an electric twist
The Razor scooter that was the envy of every middle school class in the early 2000s is all grown up and renamed the Razor Icon. That means it’s now electric and no longer only available at the Sharper Image. The original two-wheeler required your own power to get rolling. Razor has long had electric scooters […]